He who comes to a conclusion when the other side is unheard, may have been just in his conclusion, but yet has not been just in his conduct.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

He wanted to die. He prayed for it. Through the roar in his ears, he begged for it.

Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.

The volume of credit depends upon three factors: the desire to borrow, the ability to lend and the desire to lend.

If I had a choice, I would do comedy all the time. It's just the most challenging thing. To make someone laugh is the most challenging thing, and the most rewarding thing, in entertainment.

I am happy for people to talk about my pictures, but I wish devoutly that I was not expected to talk about them myself.

As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children.

You can get more with a simple prayer and a Thompson sub-machinegun than you can with a simple prayer alone.

I mean does Israel want a third Intifada?

I like underwater pole vaulting, because you can have perfect form without the risk.